Ivan Dolac - Tourist Information

Ivan Dolac - Tourism

Ivan Dolac is a small picturesque village located on the south coast of the island Hvar. From Ivan Dolac there is a beautiful view of the islands of Korcula and Scedro. Since it was formed in the 15th century the Mediterranean architecture and culture is visible at every step. It is a wonderful location for a peaceful holiday and guests can enjoy their days on the beautiful pebble or sand beaches in beautiful coves with crystal clear sea.

In Ivan Dolac there is one small shop and a few restaurants where guest can enjoy both Dalmatian and international specialties. For any bigger requirements guests can go to the nearby Jelsa located 9 km from Ivan Dolac.

Accommodation is available in private houses, apartments and rooms.

From Jelsa guests can also join organized group or private boat excursions to the islands of Brac, Solta and Vis. Private boat transfers can be hired for a fast guest transfer to Split, Dubrovnik as well as any other location of the Adriatic coast. Boat rentals are available in Jelsa. Guests can hire a boat for exploring the amazing coastline of island Hvar provided at least one of them holds a valid skipper’s license.

Ivan Dolac - Attractions

In Ivan Dolac guests can enjoy basking in the sun on its beautiful beaches and hire a boat for exploring the islets located nearby.

In Jelsa there are many historical monuments as well as natural beauties as the area of Jelsa has a very indented coast with many islets and bays and points where everyone can find true pleasure and peace.

The town of Hvar is located 37 km from Ivan Dolac on the south-west part of the island. It is an ancient town with a great and long history where guest can explore its cultural and historical heritage as well as enjoy the many natural beauties of this place. There are numerous facilities for various sports activities here such as wind surfing, diving, hiking, biking, football, tennis, basketball, volleyball and many more.

Split is one of the most popular major tourist destinations in Croatia. It has been placed under the UNESCO protection, and it is a part of the World Cultural Heritage. Some of the sights here are:
- Diocletian’s Palace
- Peristil
- The Cathedral of St. Duje
- Prokurative
- Riva
- Monument of Bishop Grgur of Nin
- Jupiter Temple
- Museums of Split
- Churches of Split
- Castle of Mestrovic
- Fort Gripe

Guests can join organized group or private boat excursions from Jelsa to the islands of Brac, Solta and Vis. Private boat transfers are available for a quick guest transfers to Split, Dubrovnik or any other destination of the coast of Adriatic. In Jelsa there are boat rentals available.

Ivan Dolac - Location and Climate

Ivan Dolac is a settlement located on the south side of the island Hvar. It belongs to the Jelsa Municipality and the Split-Dalmatia County. It has a population of only 26 permanent residents who are mainly engaged in tourism.

It is located 3 km from the settlement of Zavala, and 5 km from the settlement of Sveta Nedjelja. It is connected to the rest of the island by a tunnel Pitve-Zavala that is 1400 m long and located on the east side.

The island of Hvar can be easily reached by a ferry from Split that is very frequent during the summer season. It is advisable to get to the port at least an hour before the departure to avoid the huge rush that is common in the season.

Group or private boat excursions are frequently organized to the islands of Brac, Vis and Solta from Jelsa. Private boat transfers can take guests quickly to any location at sea or the mainland such as Split or Dubrovnik. Boat rentals are available in Jelsa.